Meigetsuin Temple (Hydrangea Temple)
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June — at its best. Hydrangeas in June; rear garden opened during iris season and autumn leaves.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A Kita-Kamakura Zen temple known as the "hydrangea temple" for its blue blooms along the approach. The garden behind the main hall, seen through the round "window of enlightenment", opens only twice a year.
National Historic Site (temple grounds)
Nearby
- Engakuji Temple (Kita-Kamakura) ≈ 10 min by car
- Kenchoji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Great Buddha of Kamakura ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- June — Hydrangeas in June; rear garden opened during iris season and autumn leaves
- Getting there
- 10 min walk from Kita-Kamakura Sta. (JR Yokosuka Line)
- Fee
- High school and over 500 yen, elementary/junior high 300 yen; rear garden (when open) extra 500 yen
- Good to know
- 9:00–16:00 (June: 8:30–17:00, last entry 16:30)
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info